"General aviation is ready for a much-needed boost, and the benefits of electric flight, including lower noise and emissions, are particularly important to airports like Santa Monica Airport," Bye said.

"Electric aircraft, which offers zero emissions and near-silent operation would be most welcome at Santa Monica Airport for the next 100 years of operation at the historic airport," said.

The Airport Association has been waging a legal battle to keep SMO open after the City and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) struck a deal a year ago to shutter the century old airport by the end of 2028 ("City, FAA Agree to Close Santa Monica Airport in 2028," January 28, 2017).

Opponents in the decades-long battle to shut down the airport say it is too close to homes and generates too much noise and jet pollution.

The museum will provide a special $5.00 admission from 9:30 AM to 11:00 am. Bye's presentation will begin at 10:00 AM.